The countdown begins, the pressure builds and the final deadline approaches in this month's transfer window.

These final 24 hours will be most crucial to those desperately trying to close last-minute deals as football fans around the world watch the drama unfold.

While the gossip circles around the elusive Julian Draxler other clubs are quietly going about their business under the rumour radar.

Argentinia international Ignacio Scocco has signed for Sunderland from Internacional, Arsenal's Benik Afobe is out on loan to Sheffield Wednesday and Iranian forward Reza Ghoochannejhad leaves Standard Liege for Charlton while loan deals are completed left right and centre.